Hosstraders is no more. Welcome to NEAR-Fest. Mr. Mike has done an excellent job of putting together a successful fester at Deerfield, NH in short time. NEAR-Fest totally rocked for the following reasons:
– There was more of a community feel. There were fewer commercial vendors there. You got a sense that people were there for community as well as commerce.
– Much less computer junk. Hosstraders was overrun by computer stuff. I got there at noon on the 4th and there were tables with a very good selection of ham gear. /\/\ HT’s and mobiles, HF rigs, parts and pieces, AM boat anchors. But only four vendors dedicated to computer stuff.
– WA1HLR (beeellch!) was the MC at the door prize drawing.
– Attendance was waaay up. There was a buzz of excitement about this fester.
– Deerfield is a better location and is closer to home.
– NEAR-Fest was much noticeably less hamsexy than Hosstraders. I only counted two wackermobiles and much less BO than the former fester.
Now for the pics!
Once again hamsexuals, it is time for the Wed. night Hamsexy net. Topic will be commercial radios. What you like or dislike.
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